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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

The Mule Trailer – Clint Eastwood is an octogenarian drug runner opposite Bradley Cooper

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Clint Eastwood hasn’t starred in a film since 2012’s Trouble With The Curve, and hasn’t appeared in a movie he’s also directed since 2008’s Gran Torino. However, now he’s back pulling double duty in The Mule.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Clint Eastwood stars as Earl Stone, a man in his 80s who is broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive.  Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he’s just signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel.  He does well—so well, in fact, that his cargo increases exponentially, and Earl is assigned a handler.  But he isn’t the only one keeping tabs on Earl; the mysterious new drug mule has also hit the radar of hard-charging DEA agent Colin Bates.  And even as his money problems become a thing of the past, Earl’s past mistakes start to weigh heavily on him, and it’s uncertain if he’ll have time to right those wrongs before law enforcement, or the cartel’s enforcers, catch up to him.’

The Mule is in UK Cinemas January 2019. Bradley Cooper, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Peña, Dianne Wiest and Andy Garcia also star. Take a look at the trailer below. [Read more…]

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Sully Trailer – Tom Hanks is the Hero On The Hudson for Clint Eastwood

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sully-poster-slideCaptain Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger is famous for something that took less than 10 minutes – crash landing the airplane he was piloting into New York’s Hudson, an miraculously saving all the passengers. That might not sound like enough for an entire movie, but there will be plenty more to it in Clint Eastwood’s Sully, which has just released its first trailer.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘From Oscar-winning director Clint Eastwood (“American Sniper,” “Million Dollar Baby”) comes drama “Sully: Miracle On The Hudson”, starring Oscar winner Tom Hanks (“Bridge of Spies,” “Forrest Gump”) as Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger.

‘On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career.

‘“Sully” also stars Aaron Eckhart (“Olympus Has Fallen,” “The Dark Knight”) as Sully’s co-pilot, Jeff Skiles, and Oscar nominee Laura Linney (“The Savages,” “Kinsey,” Showtime’s “The Big C”) as Sully’s wife, Lorraine Sullenberger.’

The film is set for an Oscar-friendly December release. [Read more…]

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Tom Hanks To Play Hudson Hero Pilot In Clint Eastwood’s Next Film

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tom-hanksA couple of weeks ago it was announced that Clint Eastwood had found his next film, a movie about the Hero Of The Hudson, Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger.

Based on Sully’s memoir, Highest Duty: My Search For What Really Matters, the film will chronicle what made the pilot an American legend, when he was at the controls of a passenger plane which malfunctioned and was going to crash. However the Captain managed to bring the plane down into New York’s Hudson River.

Whenever a film about Sullenberger has been mentioned,  Tom Hanks’ name has emerged as the main person people thought should play him. Now it seems it’s going to happen, with the man himself in talks to star in the movie.

If he does sign on, it’s not clear when it will shoot, although Clint normally doesn’t need too long to prepare.

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American Sniper (DVD Review)

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Often when an actor has a passion project it turns out to be something that should never have been attempted and ends up as a very expensive way to massage their ego. However, while Bradley Cooper was one of the major driving forces behind American Sniper, it was always clear he was onto something interesting. Indeed, at one point Steven Spielberg even signed on to direct, before the gig went to Clint Eastwood.

While Clint may be known as a bit of a hard man actor, he really brings the emotion out of what could have been a rather stereotypical war story in other hands.

The film is about Chris Kyle (Cooper), who found ‘fame’ of sorts when he became the Navy SEAL sniper with the most verified kills in US history. However, the movie isn’t just about his time on the battlefield but also its effects – both how he deals with what he’s doing while on tour (which for a sniper is oddly personal, as it involves very deliberately finding a single person and snuffing out their life) and also when he arrives back home and is suddenly supposed to jump into ‘normal’ life again. [Read more…]

Bradley Cooper Plans To Direct A Star Is Born Remake

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bradley-cooperIt’s musical chairs in Hollywood as when Bradley Cooper initially attached himself to American Sniper he was considering it as his directorial debut, however he ended up passing the reins to Clint Eastwood. However he now taken on one of Clint’s cast-offs, as Deadline reports he’s set to direct a remake of A Star Is Born.

Clint was planning to make the movie a couple of years ago, but his star, Beyoncé, got pregnant, and after that they were never quite able to pull it all together. Cooper is said to still want Beyoncé in the starring role as a young woman with dreams of a singing career who meets a famous actor. However as her career rises, his self-destructs thanks to his alcoholism.

Cooper plans to play the actor himself.

This will be the fourth movie version of the story following the 1937 original, the classic Judy Garland 1954 version and Barbra Streisand’s 1976 take on the tale. It’s not clear when Cooper plans to shoot the film.

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New American Sniper Trailer – Bradley Cooper turns ace gunman

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american-spider-bradley-cooperIf you’re going to change directors, swapping Steven Spielberg for Clint Eastwood is a great trade. With a limited US release of December 25th, American Sniper is now gearing up to be in the Oscar race, with Bradley Cooper aiming for his third Oscar nomination in a row with the movie.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘From director Clint Eastwood comes “American Sniper,” starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. But there was much more to him than his skill as a sharpshooter.

‘U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and, as stories of his courageous exploits spread, he earns the nickname “Legend.” However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. He is also facing a different kind of battle on the home front: striving to be a good husband and father from halfway around the world.

‘Despite the danger, as well as the toll on his family at home, Chris serves through four harrowing tours of duty in Iraq, personifying the SEAL creed to “leave no man behind.” But upon returning to his wife, Taya Renae Kyle (Sienna Miller), and kids, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind.’

The movie arrives in UK cinemas (and goes wide in the US) on January 16th. [Read more…]

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American Sniper Trailer – Plus a poster for the Clint Eastwood directed Bradley Cooper flick

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American-Sniper-posterAmerican Sniper is gearing up to be in the Oscar race, which isn’t too much of a surprise considering it’s directed by Clint Eastwood. To give us a taste the first trailer has arrived along with a poster.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘From director Clint Eastwood comes “American Sniper,” starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. But there was much more to him than his skill as a sharpshooter.

‘U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and, as stories of his courageous exploits spread, he earns the nickname “Legend.” However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. He is also facing a different kind of battle on the home front: striving to be a good husband and father from halfway around the world.

‘Despite the danger, as well as the toll on his family at home, Chris serves through four harrowing tours of duty in Iraq, personifying the SEAL creed to “leave no man behind.” But upon returning to his wife, Taya Renae Kyle (Sienna Miller), and kids, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind.’

The movie arrives in UK cinemas on January 16th. [Read more…]

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First Look At Bradley Cooper In American Sniper

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american-sniper-pic1At one point it looked like producer/star Bradley Cooper had scored Steven Spielberg to direct American Sniper. However while the bearded one stepped away he got a great replacement in the form of Clint Eastwood.

Now the first images have arrived, via USA Today, and you can take a look at them above and below.

The action movie is based on the autobiography of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (Cooper), a Texas native who racked up the most confirmed sniper kills of anyone in US military history. However before he took the record, he was a rodeo cowboy. Tragically though, he was killed by a fellow veteran at a shooting range in February 2013 (it’s not clear if that will be included in the movie).

Cooper did manage to talk to Kyle before he died. He says, “Thank God I got to talk to him once on the phone. It was a very quick conversation. But I did tell him how serious I was about making this movie. And he should just know that whatever fears he had about Hollywood, to just put them aside and trust me. That I was going to do everything I could to tell this story.”

Sienna Miller also stars as Kyle’s wife Taya Renae Kyle.

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Jersey Boys Trailer – Clint Eastwood brings the Broadway hit to the big screen

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Every time Clint Eastwood decides to make a music-based movie there seems to be surprise. His tough guy image makes people overlook that he’s a man with a love of jazz who’s actually made quite a few movies that could be classed as musicals, from Bird to Honkytonk Man.

However Jersey Boys is his first directorial outing based on a proved Broadway hit. And now we get our first look with a trailer and poster.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘The film tells the story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. The story of their trials and triumphs are accompanied by the songs that influenced a generation, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Dawn,” “Rag Doll,” “Bye Bye Baby,” “Who Loves You,” and many more.

‘These classic hits are now being embraced by a new generation of fans through the stage musical, which has been running on Broadway for more than eight years and has also enjoyed successful tours around the globe.

#Starring in the film, John Lloyd Young reprises his Tony Award-winning portrayal of the legendary lead singer of The Four Seasons, Frankie Valli. Erich Bergen stars as Bob Gaudio, who wrote or co-wrote all of the group’s biggest hits. Michael Lomenda and Vincent Piazza star respectively as Nick Massi and Tommy DeVito, two original members of The Four Seasons. Oscar® winner Christopher Walken (“The Deer Hunter”) stars as mobster Gyp DeCarlo.’

The film should be out in June. [Read more…]

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Fifty Shades’ Luke Grimes Up For American Sniper

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Luke-GrimesLuke Grimes has recently been getting busy on the set of Fifty Shades of Grey, but that won’t be his only big movie of 2015, as he is in final talks to join American Sniper, which already has the likes of Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller and Jake McDorman attached to star.

The action movie is based on the autobiography of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (Cooper), a Texas native who racked up the most confirmed sniper kills of anyone in US military history.

However before he took the record, he was a rodeo cowboy. Tragically though, he was killed by a fellow veteran at a shooting range in February 2013 (it’s not clear if that will be included in the movie).

Grimes will play fellow SEAL team member Marc Lee.

Clint Eastwood is directing from a screenplay by Jason Dean Hall (Paranoia, Spread),.

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